Oscars 2018: Here's why stars are wearing orange American flag pins

Stars are wearing the accessory in support of gun violence prevention after the Parkland school shooting.

Author:
Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY

Published:03/04/18

Awards show red carpets have become a place for celebrities to express their support for timely initiatives. At Sunday's Oscar Awards, we're seeing a new addition: Orange American flag pins.

Stars will don the accessory from the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety in support of gun violence prevention after the Parkland school shooting.

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"Tonight, actors and allies will #WearOrange pins and ribbons on the #Oscars red carpet to bring awareness to gun violence prevention in the wake of the Parkland school shooting," the organization confirmed via Twitter Sunday.